After a satisfying meal, a stroll, and a massage, a wonderful day ended.
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After returning home, Bai Xuan cast his gaze upon his skill bar.
[Golden Wind Lung LV9 → LV10]
[The skill "Golden Wind Lung" has been upgraded to LV10, reaching its maximum level. Its effects are comprehensively enhanced, and the player can choose one of the following max-level enhancements:] [
Superb Lungs: Increases lung function by 50%. This enhancement comprehensively strengthens the human body, allowing it to adapt to the Superb Lungs]
[Giant Wind Blade: Increases the size of the wind blade by 50%, granting it greater kinetic energy and speed]
[Sharp Wind: Increases the sharpness of the wind blade by 50%, granting it greater kinetic energy and speed]
Seeing these three max-level enhancements, Bai Xuan chose [Superb Lungs] without hesitation.
Then,
his lungs suddenly expanded, and a tearing pain followed.
When the lungs expand to their full potential, they slowly contract.
When they contract to their full potential, they rapidly expand again.
Expand, contract, expand, contract...
This cycle repeats nine times before the strengthening process finally concludes.
During these nine cycles of expansion and contraction, the lungs are greatly strengthened.
And with the expansion and contraction of the lungs, and with the body's inhalation and exhalation, vast quantities of oxygen flow into the body, triggering a series of complex biochemical reactions that subtly strengthen every tissue and organ.
This allows the body to perfectly support the [Supernatural Lungs].
"A brand new, wonderful... feeling."
"After possessing [Super Lungs], every breath seems to become a pleasure."
"My body feels lighter, more relaxed. It's so comfortable."
"Inhale~Exhale~"
[Golden Wind Lungs LV10 (Maximum Level): Passive ability: Increases lung function by 180%, comprehensively strengthening the body to adapt to the [Super Lungs]. Active ability: Consume 1% of Stamina to exhale a wind, a wind as sharp as a golden blade.]
"What a terrifying skill."
"The passive ability increases lung function by a full 180%, and only consumes 1% of Stamina to spit out a wind blade."
"Hmm...why not [enter] the game world and test the active ability of [Golden Wind Lungs] to spit out wind blades?"
Bai Xuan thought.
With a thought, he entered the game world directly.
The moonlight was bright tonight.
Bai Xuan first activated [Golden Wind Lungs] towards the empty street.
His lungs swelled, and as Bai Xuan opened his mouth and spit out, a half-meter-long wind blade suddenly pierced the air.
"Whoosh!!!"
With a whistling sound, a half-meter-long wind blade instantly flew eighty meters before dissipating and returning to the world.
"It may seem inferior to the [Advanced Mutant], but considering the upgrades and max-level enhancements I chose, it makes sense."
"And this power is already quite strong."
"Hmm... let's find a target to test it."
Using his powerful perception, Bai Xuan quickly located a [Low-Level Infected].
He activated the active ability of [Golden Wind Lung] once again, opening his mouth and spitting out a half-meter-long translucent wind blade.
"Whoosh~~"
The wind blade whistled out, slicing through the neck of the [Low-Level Infected] in a second, severing its head.
[Attribute Point +0.01]
"Low-level infected are just like humans, made of flesh and blood."
"I can spit out a wind blade to decapitate a low-level infected, just as I can decapitate a human... and that's my current power... I've truly become this powerful..."
"Supernormal... for ordinary people... it's practically invincible..."
"If this were ancient times, I'd be a true terrestrial immortal."
"Unfortunately, I live in the modern, technological world."
"Too many technological creations can kill me."
"So until I gain the power to withstand annihilation bombs, I need to keep a low profile."
"For now,"
"Then let's shower and go to bed."
...
The
next day, the hunt continued.
This street ended at Nanhu Park, a bustling city.
Precisely because of this,
Bai Xuan encountered more intermediate-level infected and intermediate-level mutants.
Killing intermediate-level infected grants you the Blood of Evolution.
Killing intermediate-level mutants grants you skills.
[Gained the skill "Piercing"]
[Skill: Piercing LV1 (0/100)]
[Effect: Active skill, consumes 20% of your physical strength and can perform a piercing attack with 70% penetration]
[Gained the skill "Sweep"]
[Skill: Sweep LV1 (0/100)]
[Effect: Active skill, consumes 20% of your physical strength and can perform a sweep attack with a knockback effect of 70%]
"These two skills... put them aside for now and upgrade them later."
Bai Xuan muttered softly, then stepped forward.
His speed was so swift, like stepping on a gust of wind. In less than three seconds, he had covered a hundred meters and arrived before a [Intermediate Infected Body]. He swung
the Longquan sword in his hand, first from right to left, then from left to right.
In an instant, two strikes swung out.
These two strikes also severed the monster's head.
As the head and body separated, the corpse fell to the ground.
A grayish-white ball of light emerged.
He reached out and touched it.
[Evolution Blood +1]
Finally.
Bai Xuan had gathered ten more drops of [Evolution Blood].
[You have collected ten drops of [Evolution Blood], allowing you to break through the limit of one attribute.]
[Strength], [Constitution], [Spirit]!
Choose one of the three.
Bai Xuan chose [Constitution] without hesitation.
The reason was simple.
The [Spirit] attribute had the least impact, or perhaps Bai Xuan had not yet mastered the skills and techniques to harness its power.
Therefore, the [Spirit] attribute could be broken last.
As for his [Strength] attribute, Bai Xuan felt his current attack power was already strong enough. Few monsters could stand before him for more than a second.
Therefore, he wasn't in a rush to push his [Strength] limit.
Pushing his [Constitution] limit would significantly boost his stamina and increase its regeneration rate.
This would allow him to utilize his skills appropriately in battle.
This would not only increase his hunting efficiency but also improve his skill proficiency. Killing
two birds with one stone.
Just as Bai Xuan made his choice, he heard...
"Boom! Boom!"
His heart began to beat, faster and louder.
Blood flowed faster, his body temperature rapidly rising. It was like flames igniting flesh and bone. A surge of energy surged into his body, like countless heavy hammers, hammering him down relentlessly.
"Crack! Crack!"
Though painful, Bai Xuan could endure it.
"The intensity of the pain is lower than last time... Is it because my agility has exceeded the limit?"
"Maybe, but this reason is not important."
"What's important is the improvement of physical fitness... the transformation of the human body..."
"After the pain, I have become stronger!"
Bai Xuan's face, which was full of pain, showed a bright and happy smile.
[Evolutionary Blood -10]
[Constitution Attributes Have Breakneck Human Limits]
Gazing at the prompt before him, feeling the changes in his body, although his [Constitution] attribute remained at five points, having broken through its current limit, it felt as if an invisible shackle, an invisible bondage, had been broken free.
The body became more relaxed, more comfortable, with immense physical strength and boundless energy constantly flowing, surging, and flowing within.
After taking a deep breath, Bai Xuan opened the [Character] page.
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[Player: Bai Xuan]
[Strength: 5 (reached the current human limit), Constitution: 5 (breakneck human limit, becoming an extraordinary attribute, can be further improved), Agility: 10 (reached the first-level limit), Spirit: 5 (reached the current human limit)]
[First-level Attribute Points: 11.53]
Nothing much to say, just max it out.
[Constitution: 5 → 10 (Reached the First Level Limit)]
A familiar feeling washed over him. A flood of energy surged into his body, into every limb, into his internal organs, into his skin, blood, and bones... into every corner, every organ, every tissue, every cell.
They began to cheer, to leap for joy, as if singing and dancing with joy... His body radiated with new vitality, a feeling of being reborn, transcending the mundane, floating in the air.
"This feeling... is as if my body holds an endless supply of strength and energy..."
"Wonderful, truly wonderful."
With an expression of enjoyment, Bai Xuan placed his palm on his chest, feeling the powerful beating of his heart.
"Plop! Plop!!!"
Like the sound of a drum, the blood surged through his body.
"Continue the hunt."
"Let me feel the changes brought about by my extraordinary constitution in battle."
Glancing at the monster ahead, Bai Xuan took a step.
One, two, three...
like stepping on a gust of wind, his body like a dragon, his speed astonishing.
The [Low-Level Infected] and [Low-Level Mutants] couldn't withstand Bai Xuan's casual strike.
As for the [Intermediate-Level Infected] and [Intermediate-Level Mutants], Bai Xuan began testing the power of his skills.
[Heavy Slash]!
His stamina was instantly drained, and a violent force surged from his right hand into the sword.
With a fierce strike, Bai Xuan slashed.
"Puff!"
A faster, stronger, and more powerful blow cleaved an [Intermediate-Level Infected] in two, sending a spurt of grayish-white blood gushing out.
"That's quite powerful."
"And I can feel my stamina rapidly recovering."
"This recovery speed... is truly terrifying... Is this the terrifying recovery ability my extraordinary physique grants me?"
"That's fantastic!"
With a slight smile on his face, Bai Xuan continued his slaughter.
Encountering the second [Intermediate-Level Infected], Bai Xuan unleashed [Piercing]!
The tip of his sword pointed directly at the center of its forehead.
The strike was swift, and its penetrating power was terrifying.
"Puff!"
The sword pierced through the brain, and the [Intermediate-Level Infected] was dead.
"Very good! [Piercing] is also very powerful, with even greater damage than [Heavy Slash], making it perfect for dealing with monsters with decent defense."
"As for [Sweep], I think it's meant for clearing out smaller enemies."
"Let's give it a try."
With a single thought, Bai Xuan charged directly into the swarm of monsters.
[Sweep]!
The force surged from his feet, passing through his legs, waist, back, arms, and hands, piercing the blade.
With a twist of his body, the blade swept.
"Puff! Puff! Puff! Puff!"
Four heads flew into the air, gushing grayish-white blood.
"Great, great! This skill is great! It's perfect for clearing out smaller enemies."
"Once I max out all my passive skills, I can prioritize [Sweep]."
Kill, kill, kill, kill!
With his [Constituent Fitness] surpassing the human limit and reaching ten points, reaching the first-level limit, Bai Xuan's hunting efficiency also increased significantly.
Various skills can be used sporadically, as stamina recovery has been greatly improved.
During this process, proficiency in [Wudang Swordsmanship] also rapidly increased.
Bai Xuan also used the skill points he gained on [Iron Bones].
Thus,
both skills reached their maximum level before sunset.
[Wudang Swordsmanship LV9 → LV10]
[The skill "Wudang Swordsmanship" has been upgraded to LV10, reaching its maximum level, with comprehensive improvements. Players can choose one of the following max-level enhancements:]
[Swift Sword Shadow: Increases attack speed by 25%, allowing you to create a series of sword shadows when swinging your sword]
[Sharp Sword Cuts Iron: Increases explosive power by 25% when swinging your sword, allowing you to cut through steel with your sword]
[Sword Control Like an Arm: Increases control of sword weapons by 25%, making them like extensions of your limbs]
Without further ado, he simply chose [Sword Control Like an Arm].
The next moment, Bai Xuan felt a strange and unique sensation.
The Longquan sword in his hand felt even more tactile. Its weight, length, thickness... everything was deeply imprinted in his mind, etched into his bones, as if it had become an extension of his arm.
"Feeling is a profoundly mysterious thing."
"However, my player template was able to transform [Wudang Swordsmanship] into my skill. After reaching the maximum level, through a max-level enhancement, I possessed such a terrifying feel... a sword feel."
"Incredible."
"And I wonder how incredibly efficient I'll be at learning other swordsmanship with this ultimate feel."
"Perhaps I can master many max-level swordsmanship techniques in a very short time."
Bai Xuan was extremely excited.
In addition to [Wudang Swordsmanship], the skill [Iron Bone] had also been maxed out.
[Iron Bones LV9 → LV10]
[The skill "Iron Bones" has been upgraded to LV10, reaching its maximum level. Its effects are comprehensively enhanced, and the player can choose one of the following three max-level enhancement options:]
[Smelting Iron Bones: Increases your bones' resistance to heat by 25%. Your Constitution is affected, granting you increased heat resistance.]
[Hammering Iron Bones: Increases your bones' resistance to impact by 25%. Your Constitution is affected, granting you increased resistance to impact.]
[Iron Bone Self-Healing: Increases your bones' self-healing ability by 25%. Your Constitution is affected, granting you enhanced self-healing abilities.]
After reviewing the three max-level enhancement options, Bai Xuan immediately chose [Smelting Iron Bones].
A blazing,
invisible fire suddenly erupted from every bone in his body.
The smelting began, and his bones became harder, more perfect, and able to withstand even higher temperatures.
"My body... seems to have adapted to all kinds of pain..."
"In fact, this pain doesn't feel unbearable... Instead, it feels refreshing! Refreshing!"
"Tsk, that's a bit perverted!"
Today's hunt was over.
After [exiting] the game, Bai Xuan pulled out his phone, clicked on the Tai Chi Sword tutorial video, and began learning.
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From the start, Bai Xuan noticed that the Tai Chi Sword tutorial video was much longer than the Wudang Swordsmanship one.
As he continued watching, he understood why.
"Tai Chi Sword is derived from Tai Chi Chuan... It's not purely a sword technique. It was created by Sanfeng Zhenren, blending Taoist Qigong with various sword techniques. It emphasizes the cultivation of essence into Qi, and Qi into spirit, a health-preserving sword technique."
"Of course,"
"Tai Chi Sword can be used in actual combat, and its combat effectiveness is quite strong."
"But it focuses more on health preservation... It incorporates Taoist Qigong, Taoist internal alchemy... and contains a wealth of knowledge from Traditional Chinese Medicine."
"I'm already looking forward to what effects Tai Chi Sword will have when it's transformed into a skill, and what kind of upgrades and enhancements will emerge after it's upgraded."
The theoretical foundation of Tai Chi Sword is, of course, Tai Chi, emphasizing the interplay of yin and yang, the interplay of movement and stillness, the balance of hardness and softness, and the continuous rotation of the circle.
The entire sword technique is continuous and uninterrupted, like flowing clouds and water, with variations embedded in circular motion and explosive power accumulated in gentleness.
Bai Xuan watched, listened, studied, and pondered attentively.
This instructional video is incredibly detailed. The standards and details of each movement, the method and rhythm of each breathing, and the mental requirements are all clearly explained.
If all of this is rigorously adhered to, what kind of changes will long-term, standardized practice of Tai Chi Sword bring to the human body?
"If you don't understand traditional martial arts, you won't know the true brilliance of our ancestors' wisdom."
"I've only scratched the surface, yet I've already seen the breadth and depth of traditional martial arts."
"So, I'm wondering, if traditional martial arts are combined with modern human science, what kind of training methods, health preservation techniques, and combat skills will emerge?"
"How strong, how healthy, and how powerful can long-term training make the human body?"
"Fully tapping into the human body's potential might allow it to reach a point infinitely close to its theoretical limit."
"In this way, humans will naturally possess a strong and healthy physique."
"As for combat effectiveness... although flesh and blood cannot withstand firearms."
"But what if everyone were unarmed?"
"How vast would the disparity in combat effectiveness between people be?"
Bai Xuan couldn't help but imagine.
This also made Bai Xuan understand something.
The real world still held many hidden treasures.
His player template allowed him to fully utilize these treasures.
Human mechanics, human body science, psychology, hypnosis, various sword techniques, various martial arts, Taoist Qigong, inner alchemy, visualization...
all of these could make him even more powerful.
"Learn slowly."
"Start with this Tai Chi Sword."
Holding the Longquan sword, Bai Xuan watched, listened, learned, and pondered...
With the maxed-out Wudang Swordsmanship as a foundation, the sword became an extension of his arm. Simply by imitating,
Tai Chi Sword appeared on his skill bar.
[Skill: Tai Chi Sword LV1 (1/100)]
"My movements aren't quite up to par...my mental state isn't right..."
"Mind guidance...is about focusing your mind, utilizing the nervous system to recruit muscles to a greater extent...and more fully mobilizing your strength..."
"Also, a relaxed state can speed up your reactions...which allows you to mobilize your strength faster, and draw your sword faster..."
"Combining hardness and softness...softness is about accumulating strength...only by accumulating strength can you unleash even greater hardness."
Bai Xuan adjusted his breathing, movements, and mental state as he practiced Tai Chi Sword once more.
It was this single practice that instantly boosted his proficiency by 172 points.
Thus,
[Tai Chi Sword LV1→LV2]
[The skill "Tai Chi Sword" receives comprehensive improvements, and players can choose one of the following three enhancement options:]
[Health Preservation: Harmonizes Qi and Blood, promotes longevity, increases Health by 5%, increases Lifespan by 5%]
[Essence Refining: Refines Essence into Qi, links Qi into Spirit, increases Essence, Energy, and Spirit by 5%]
[Tai Chi: Combines Hardness and Softness, harmonizes Yin and Yang, increases control over the human body by 5%]
"These three enhancement options..."
Bai Xuan knew that skill upgrades and enhancements are derived from the effects of the skills themselves.
This means that Tai Chi Sword has the effects of harmonizing Qi and Blood, promoting longevity, refining Essence into Qi, linking Qi into Spirit, combining Hardness and Softness, and harmonizing Yin and Yang.
Specifically, these effects enhance health and longevity, strengthen Essence, Energy, and Spirit, and enhance control over the human body.
These effects clearly demonstrate the extraordinary nature of Tai Chi Sword.
So, the question is:
which upgrade should I choose?
I want all three!
The effects of [Health Preservation] are self-evident. It makes the human body healthier and prolongs life.
If you choose to improve your health and prolong your life with every upgrade, including the maximum upgrade.
Then, just a maxed-out Tai Chi Sword would be enough to grant Bai Xuan decades of healthy extra life.
But then again,
he possessed a game world, the ability to push the limits of the human body and master extraordinary powers... Every attribute upgrade improved his health, and by pushing the limits of the human body, his lifespan should have also increased. Once
he possessed power comparable to, or even surpassing, those of gods and demons, he would naturally enjoy a long and extended lifespan.
So, was he really lacking this health and longevity?
"Let's eliminate that first."
After ruling out Health Preservation, the choice remained between Refining Essence and Tai Chi.
After pondering for a moment, Bai Xuan felt that improving his foundation was more important.
Strengthening his spirit, energy, and vitality was the foundation of his being.
It was for this reason that Bai Xuan immediately chose Refining Essence.
After making his choice, Bai Xuan felt subtle changes in his body.
It felt like an illusion: a warm current surged from the lower dantian, up to the middle dantian, and finally into the upper dantian, sending a jolt through his brain and leaving him feeling refreshed.
"This feeling... is kind of strange."
"I seem to understand the essence of Tai Chi Sword, and what it means to refine essence into qi, and link qi into spirit."
"Matter is transformed into energy and nutrients, nourishing the body and the brain... This heat flow... can also be called qi... perhaps a biochemical reaction within the body."
"Wait a minute."
"Maybe I can ask the Artificial Intelligence, the Heavenly Book directly."
"If you use science to explain the refining of essence into qi, and linking qi into spirit."
Bai Xuan certainly didn't understand this, but he believed that the Artificial Intelligence, the Heavenly Book, would understand.
A quick search revealed the answer.
Refining Essence into Qi can be understood as optimizing the body's material-energy metabolism through specific mind-body training and lifestyle adjustments.
This includes more efficiently absorbing, transforming, and storing nutrients (essence), converting them into bioenergy (ATP, nerve signals, blood circulation, hormonal effects, etc.) (qi) that supports life activities, physiological functions, and information transmission, while also reducing unnecessary consumption.
Linking Qi into Spirit can be understood as utilizing abundant and well-functioning life energy (good physiological state, an optimized neuroendocrine environment, and sufficient brain energy supply) to nourish and train the central nervous system (particularly the brain).
This leads to positive changes in neuroplasticity, manifesting as improved cognitive function (concentration, awareness, and memory), greater emotional stability and peace, enhanced self-regulation, clearer and more stable states of consciousness, and even achieving a deeper level of relaxation and inner harmony.
This is the enrichment, concentration, and sublimation of the "Shen."
In short, from a scientific perspective, "Refining Essence into Qi and Linking Qi into Spirit" can be considered an ancient and systematic method of mind-body training.
Its goal is to improve quality of life, enhance spiritual awareness, and promote a state of high mind-body harmony by optimizing energy metabolism, regulating the nervous system, and reshaping brain function.
Its effectiveness is increasingly being verified and demonstrated by modern scientific research.
"Refining essence into qi, linking qi into spirit... it's so magical!"
"It seems I still underestimated the wisdom of my predecessors."
"But this is also a good thing for me."
"Since Taoist practice methods are so magical, then after I use the player template to transform all these qigong, inner alchemy, visualization methods... into skills, the improvement I can get will naturally be greater." "
And there is another important thing. As my spiritual attributes become higher and higher, can I combine modern human body science with the wisdom of these predecessors to create more efficient, more scientific, more rigorous, and more powerful exercises?" "
The answer seems to be yes."
"And these exercises will also become my skills."
"Learn thousands of skills, create thousands of skills... and upgrade thousands of skills to the maximum level."
"Just with the bonus of thousands of maxed-out skills, I am enough to transcend the mundane world."
"Add to that a game world, my future has long been determined... Becoming an immortal or a god seems to be no difficulty for me."
"I just need to follow the steps, and I'll become a being that surpasses immortals and gods."
A glimmer of anticipation flickered in Bai Xuan's eyes. Gripping the Longquan sword tightly in his hand, he then focused his mind and continued to study and practice Tai Chi Sword.
It must be said that with the maxed-out Wudang Swordsmanship as his foundation, Bai Xuan's
Tai Chi Sword cultivation efficiency was incredibly rapid. In less than half an hour,
Tai Chi Sword had reached Level 3. And before bed, it had even reached Level 5.
"It seems I made the right choice for upgrading and maxing out Wudang Swordsmanship."
"With Wudang Swordsmanship as a foundation, I can quickly learn a vast array of sword techniques and max out all of them."
"With so many maxed-out swordsmanship skills, wielding a sharp sword will surely wield immense combat power."
This was Bai Xuan's last thought before falling asleep.
The next day,
Bai Xuan entered the game world, hunting with Tai Chi Sword, practicing in actual combat to gain proficiency in Tai Chi Sword.
"Swish, swish, swish!"
The Tai Chi Sword's swift movements, the unity of body and sword, proved formidable in combat.
Furthermore, in Bai Xuan's hands, with a full ten points of agility and the added bonus of numerous passive skills, its devastating damage was even more terrifying.
Low-level Infected and Low-level Mutants were instantly dispatched with a single strike.
Intermediate-level Infected and Intermediate Mutants could also be dispatched with a single active skill.
"Huh?"
"I actually encountered an Intermediate-level Mutant with ranged attacks... It's like a porcupine, covered in quills, and it can even fire these bone spurs..."
"Let's see what loot I can get from killing it."
"Swish, swish, swish!"
A barrage of bone spurs flew towards him.
Bai Xuan immediately activated his Charge, his already breakneck speed increasing even further.
His body seemed to transform into a gust of wind, a swift dragon, and in less than two seconds, he was right in front of the monster.
With a single strike of his sword, the head flew skyward.
[Obtained the skill "Scatter"]
[Skill: Scatter LV1 (0/100)]
[Effect: Active skill, consumes 20% of your Stamina to simultaneously shoot four arrows, increasing accuracy by 30%]
"This skill is quite good."
Scatter is simply holding four arrows between your fingers and shooting them simultaneously.
Bai Xuan could do it without the Scatter skill, but there's no guarantee that every arrow will hit the target. However
, the Scatter skill, which increases accuracy, is a different story.
"While it's a good skill, I have too many, and I have to upgrade them one by one."
"For me, while active skills can significantly increase my combat effectiveness, the bonus from passive skills is permanent."
"So, upgrading passive skills takes priority over active skills."
"So I have to max out all my passive skills before upgrading my active skills."
"However, with my current hunting efficiency, it won't be long before I earn enough Skill Points to max out my two passive skills, Steel Bar and Copper Skin."
"I just wonder if I'll gain other passive skills during this time,"
Bai Xuan pondered as he hunted.
However, before long, a passive skill was revealed, and an active skill was added.
[Skill Acquired: "Curved Arrow"]
[Skill: Curved Arrow LV1 (0/100)]
[Effect: Active Skill, consumes 20% of Stamina to shoot an arrow with an arc-shaped trajectory, increasing accuracy by 70%]
"Great, great, with this skill, I can finally shoot arrows that curve."
"As my strength and speed reach a certain standard, I'll be able to easily accomplish many things that ordinary humans can't do... This should be scientific..."
As time passed,
Bai Xuan also gained a considerable amount of [Skill Points].
According to the original plan, Bai Xuan would use them directly to upgrade [Rebar].
[Skill Point -1]
[Proficiency +100]
[Rebar LV1→LV2]
[The effect of the skill "Rebar" is comprehensively improved, and the player can choose one of the following three enhancement options:]
[Fullmetal: Increases the toughness and hardness of tendon tissue by 5%]
[Tendon Change: Increases the ductility and length of tendon tissue by 5%]
[Tendon Healing: Increases the self-healing ability of tendon tissue by 5%]
Looking at these three upgrades and enhancements, Bai Xuan fell into deep thought.
"Sometimes, I feel like I'm completely illiterate, I don't understand anything."
"Looks like I need to plan my studies ahead of time."
"Let me ask Artificial Intelligence Book first, then go buy some books online on 'Human Mechanics,' 'Human Anatomy,' 'Psychology,' and 'Hypnosis.'"
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[Exit] the game world, pull out your phone, and start asking Artificial Intelligence Book: Is toughness and hardness, or elongation and length, more important in tendon tissue?
Bai Xuan quickly saw the answer.
Tendon tissue, typically referring to tendons and ligaments,
is crucial for its toughness and hardness, as well as its elongation and length. Together, they determine its function and health, and their importance depends on its type, location, and the type of load it bears.
No single group can be absolutely "more important" than another; they are interrelated and require a balance.
The following is a detailed analysis:
Toughness refers to a material's ability to absorb energy (resist damage) before breaking.
High toughness means that the tissue is less likely to tear or break when subjected to impact or sudden loads.
This is crucial for all tendons, especially when subjected to sudden bursts of force or unexpected impacts during exercise (such as landings, sudden stops, and collisions).
Hardness refers to a material's ability to resist deformation.
High hardness means it is less likely to stretch when subjected to force, which is particularly important for tissues that need to accurately transmit force and maintain joint stability.
Ductility refers to the degree to which a material can be stretched before breaking (elongation).
A certain degree of ductility is crucial for absorbing impact energy and cushioning shock.
Regarding length, tendons and ligaments have anatomically determined fixed lengths, which directly affect the distance they can span joints and their leverage.
In summary,
healthy tendon tissue requires an optimal balance between hardness/strength, ductility/flexibility, and toughness. Its specific "length" (anatomical length) is also part of its functional design.
Neglecting any one of these can impair function or increase the risk of injury.
Seeing this answer, Bai Xuan had a clearer idea.
The skill [Rebar] requires a rotational upgrade.
Therefore, Bai Xuan directly chose [Fullmetal Refining] and planned to choose [Yijin] in the next upgrade.
"I still have seven [Skill Points] left, and I can level up two more."
[Skill Points -2]
[Proficiency +200]
[Rebar LV2→LV3]
For the upgrade, choose [Yi Jin].
[Skill Points -3]
[
Proficiency +300] [Rebar LV3→LV4]
For the upgrade, choose [Fullmetal].
Feeling the subtle changes in his body, especially the changes in his tendons... the tingling sensation of an invisible force hammering and stretching his tendons was truly a mixture of pain and pleasure.
But the feeling faded as quickly as it came.
After completing the upgrade, Bai Xuan returned to his phone.
"Next, I can buy books online."
After quickly selecting and purchasing thirteen books, Bai Xuan reentered the game world and continued hunting.
During the hunt, Bai Xuan felt the changes in himself even more deeply.
He could now perform difficult moves with greater ease, movements that ordinary humans couldn't do with ease, which made Bai Xuan reflect.
"Although the wisdom of our ancestors is indeed profound and brilliant."
"Both Wudang Swordsmanship and Tai Chi Swordsmanship are exquisite, rigorous, and ergonomically tailored to the sword's physiology."
"But as my attributes grow stronger, and with the added bonuses of numerous skills, my body becomes increasingly inhuman... breaking the theoretical limits of the human body, capable of movements unattainable by ordinary people..."
"This also means... swordsmanship suitable for ordinary humans isn't suitable for me."
"But creating a swordsmanship that suits me is no easy task."
"I need to study... swordsmanship from hundreds of schools, human mechanics, human anatomy... a vast amount of relevant knowledge... Only with a sufficient reservoir of knowledge can I create a swordsmanship that best suits my physical condition."
"Perhaps this swordsmanship will combine so many skills into one, and what astonishing effects and bonuses will it possess?"
A glimmer of anticipation flickered in his eyes, but soon changed.
"Buzz! Buzz!"
A faint light flashed across his eyes, and Bai Xuan cast his gaze towards the source of the sound, his pupils shrinking.
It was a mosquito, a mosquito the size of a basketball.
Above its head, a line of text scribbled:
[Advanced Mutant]!
This was the second [Advanced Mutant] Bai Xuan had encountered.
The first [Advanced Mutant] had gifted Bai Xuan with the powerful transcendental skill, [Golden Wind Lung].
So, what would this [Advanced Mutant] bring him?
Narrowing his eyes slightly, Bai Xuan changed weapons without hesitation.
He drew his bow, unleashed his skill:
[Piercing Arrow]!
"Swoosh!"
As the arrow pierced the air at an even faster pace, the mutant mosquito also reacted.
Its reflexes were swift, and so were its flight speeds.
After easily dodging the [Piercing Arrow] attack, it flew towards Bai Xuan at breakneck speed, like a white phantom.
Its mouthparts, like sharp needles, were terrifying to behold.
After all, this was a mosquito the size of a basketball.
"Its reflexes are fast... and its flight speed is also impressive... but its defenses shouldn't be strong. Against such an enemy... I can use this skill..."
Bai Xuan took aim again, this time unleashing the skill [Arc Arrow].
This skill not only allows the arrow to travel in an arc, but also grants an additional 70% accuracy bonus.
So,
"Swoosh!!!"
The arrow soared through the air, tracing a sharp arc in midair before accurately smack into its target.
"Puff!!!"
As pure white blood bloomed, the mutant mosquito froze.
It wasn't dead.
But Bai Xuan had seized his opportunity.
[Piercing Arrow]!
"Swoosh!!!!"
[Piercing Arrow] While it can't turn and doesn't grant additional accuracy, it does grant additional penetration, making it incredibly lethal.
"Puff!!!"
A larger, pure-white blood blossomed, and this time the mutant mosquito finally died.
Now it's harvest time!
Reach out and a prompt appears.
[Acquire the skill "Bloodlust"]
[Skill: Bloodlust LV1 (0/100)]
[Effect: Passive ability: You can smell the scent of transcendental blood within a kilometer radius. Active ability: You can drink transcendental blood to restore strength, heal injuries, and absorb energy and nutrients.]